Chylacas Mexican Restaurant

3154 Hwy 34 E Ste 205 & 206, Newnan, GA 30265

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Chylacas Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On May 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Newnan average 86, so Chylacas Mexican Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers stored uncovered in reach-in cooler under prep top cooler, including prepared vegetables and raw chicken. Containers shall all be covered to prevent contamination. Containers covered during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple metal pans wet stacked during inspection. Equipment shall be allowed to air dry before use. Pans separated during inspection.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black build up on baffle of ice machine and on soda nozzles at drink station. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently to prevent build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp submerged in container of ice. Ice shall be undrained. PIC removed raw shrimp from container.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee bags and personal items stored on top of dry food in back kitchen area. PIC moved items during inspection. Employee items shall be stored in designated areas.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

May 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken (47F) and raw beef (48F) being cold held on counter in an ice bath with insufficient ice levels to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41F and below. Ice added to reduce temperatures to 41F and below.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration below the minimum acceptable concentration, at 10ppm. Wiping cloths shall be stored in between uses in an acceptable concentration of sanitizing solution. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers stored uncovered in reach-in cooler under prep top cooler, including tamales and raw chicken. Observed multiple containers of spices stored uncovered next to prep top in main kitchen. Containers shall all be covered to prevent contamination. Containers covered during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two bags of beef improperly thawing on meat prep sink. Thawing beef shall be thawed under refrigeration or submerged under running water. Beef added to a pan and placed under running water during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes stored on floor of main kitchen. Boxes from delivery shall be put away and stored 6in. off the floor to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth hanging over handwash sink in main kitchen and bar area. Wiping cloths shall be air-dried in location that prevents contamination. Wiping cloths relocated during inspection.

511-6-1.05(10)(b)

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket exceeding recommended limits for consumer safety. PIC remade sanitizer during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed six containers of queso cheese (11/24/24) and two containers of cooked pork (11/23/24) in walk-in cooler and prep-top cooler exceeding seven day discard time. PIC discarded all items during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed missing light shields in back kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of bleach stored on top/with canned foods and juices. Item moved with chemical storage during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in walk-in cooler, shelled eggs next to ready-to-eat foods and raw chicken next to raw beef and raw pork. Observed in reach-in cooler, raw chicken next to raw beef and raw pork next to ready-to-eat foods. All food items moved to their appropriate location.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink build up inside soda nozzle at bar and black build up ice machine in back kitchen area. Advised PIC to clean at a frequency to minimize accumulation.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chylacas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chylacas Mexican Restaurant on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chylacas Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chylacas Mexican Restaurant.

How does Chylacas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Newnan?

Chylacas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newnan average of 86.

Has Chylacas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chylacas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chylacas Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chylacas Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chylacas Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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